I THINK IM FINALLY DONE!!!

mishelnkiki
mishelnkiki Posts: 775 Member
edited September 28 in Chit-Chat
i have two cigarettes left in my pack, and am NOT going to buy anymore when they are gone! ive tried to quite before, but the difference is, i think im finally ready this time. for myself, my children, and my running that ive grown to love! everyone please pray for my coworkers! i have a feeling i might be a tad bit *****y for the next few days! lol.

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  • MassiveDelta
    MassiveDelta Posts: 3,271 Member
    Oh man I remember how hard it was for me...Im definitely pulling for you
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  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Congrats! You made the decision. It's going to be hard, but you can handle it. We've got your back!
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    EXCELLENT!!! By far the BEST thing you can do for yourself to improve your health! Good luck; I know it's not easy to quit! :flowerforyou:
  • shaundam
    shaundam Posts: 38 Member
    You can do it! I quit almost 3 months ago and I am so proud of myself for accomplishing it. You can do it!
  • aimdawson
    aimdawson Posts: 31
    Every time you want one go for a run!
  • MissO﹠A
    MissO﹠A Posts: 906 Member
    Most excellent. Fabulous for you, your health and your family. You can do it!
  • oldscratch
    oldscratch Posts: 146
    gotta quit!!! good for u!!!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    You have a great attitude! You'll quit this time for sure! :drinker:
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    I quit cold turkey. I always told myself that when I no longer enjoyed it I would quit. One day I woke up and decided I didn't enjoy it and I quit. It was a year ago on March 3. Still have no urge to smoke.

    It might be tough as everyone's journey is different, but if you keep your head in it, you can do it!
  • MeliciousMelis
    MeliciousMelis Posts: 458 Member
    You can SO do this!!! Super proud of you for making the decision. You've got our support!
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    when i was told i had to quit i knew that i couldnt buy anymore and that the 4 i had left would be the last 4 *kitten* i ever have..
    but everytime i smoked it made my fiance so sad that i just ripped up the last 2 *kitten* and never touched one again.
    and maybe it was easier because i love him soo much..
    but if i can do it so easily im sure u will be able to too..
    Although one word of warning, its been 2 years since i went cold turkey and i still ALWAYS want a *kitten*!
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    You think you love running now? Wait 'til you run with no smoke in your lungs. It's freaking AWESOME!
  • mishelnkiki
    mishelnkiki Posts: 775 Member
    THANKS TO EVERYONE!! it will be hard, but i HAVE to do it. its so gross! and expensive. and my running will improve SOO much when i do this. (i just typed if and went back and changed it to when!) I MUST DO THIS! thanks to all for ur support!
  • newmein2011
    newmein2011 Posts: 22
    Don't wait until you smoke those last 2 cigs! Burn them now! Have you a bonfire and say good-bye to them! That's how it worked for me. I've been a smoker for 30 years. I set my mind to it...started weening myself by seeing how long I could go without the smoke, skipping smoke breaks, etc. I had that last pack of cigs riding with me in the car staring at me, tempting me...oh how I didn't want to "waste" them. WHAT?? They are a WASTE of $$$ anyway, right? Just DO IT and not wait until you have that last puff. My new motto is N.O.P.E. (Not One Puff Ever (again)! It's all in the MIND! Your are already on the right path of keeping your weight down and in control, so no worries about gaining when you quit! GO FOR IT!
  • Cristy_AZ
    Cristy_AZ Posts: 986
    I couldn't even tell you how many times it took me to finally quit for good... but you are SO right, it happens when you finally decide this it IT, I"M DONE!! here for you! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!
  • mrmarius
    mrmarius Posts: 1,802 Member
    thats whats up.. I prefer my women nicotine free :p
  • ccwicks
    ccwicks Posts: 39
    Good luck - I know you can do it based on your accomplishments and hard work to date. Why not throw out the last 2 as a statement or set them in lucite as a trophy to yourself and the ultimate victory.

    Regards,
    CC
  • kerriknox
    kerriknox Posts: 276 Member
    If you have a hard time - look for the book called the easy way to quit smoking. Both my husband and sister in law quit cold turkey while reading it.

    http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Way-Stop-Smoking-Non-smokers/dp/1402771630/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308002245&sr=8-1
  • gillianjoon
    gillianjoon Posts: 96 Member
    Thats fantastic its been almost a year since I quit July 11th marked very BIG on my calendar!! Its going to be really tough but you can do it there will be many people trying to pull you down but you just have to be strong for yourself and your family good luck and if you need encouragment feel free to ask we are here for you!!
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    These sites show the positive changes to your body over time. They helped me.

    http://www.stqp.org/quitsmokingtimeline.asp

    http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_Benefits_Time_Table.html
  • natillypooch
    natillypooch Posts: 19
    Go for it, well done, you have to firstly do it for you and you will succeed! i smoked from the age of 13 up until about 5 years ago, and although it was hard its the best thing i have ever done, im sure we will all be here to offer words of wisdom when you just want to bite someones head off (as i did) lol!
    Good luck x
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    Ugh, I quit smoking in 2001, and I STILL find myself wanting one sometimes. It's not nearly as tough as it was right after quitting, but once in a while something goes off in my mind and I want one bad! Good luck to you! Stay strong and take it one day at a time.
  • ejohndrow
    ejohndrow Posts: 1,399 Member
    I never smoked so I don't know what quitting is like; what I have noticed, however, is that a lot of times when people are trying to quit their friends and co-workers tend to offer them cigs-not to be unhelpful, but just not realizing that they are stopping the person from reaching their goals. Maybe you can let people know you are serious about quitting and they will be understanding with your slight moodiness.

    Good luck!
  • Cam_
    Cam_ Posts: 515 Member
    Go here: www.whyquit.com
    It *really* helped me *finally* quit after numerous attempts over 24 years. It's free.
    I'm smoke-free since 4-6-8 (April 6, 2008)
    I did gain a bit of weight (um - about 50 lbs!) but I've fixed that now, thanks to MFP.
    Good luck in your mission and remember, you only have to follow one rule, "never take another puff". :glasses:
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    WELL GOOD FOR YOU! CONGRATULATIONS!
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